For those of you that know anything about me at all, you know that I hate running. I don't like anything about it. I don't like the way that I feel when I am doing in or after I am finished. I have stated over and over that I will only run if someone is chasing me. Well all that is about to change, my friends. I have decided to start "training" for a 5k that is in March. It's a charity/memorial race for a friend of mine whose wife passed away very suddenly a few months ago. I never met her but the news of her death was very tragic and hit Brian and I both very hard. So I decided that this would be a great reason to see if I could develop a good relationship with running.
My first step was to email my sister-in-law, who is an avid runner and triathlete for advice on how to get started and what kind of equipment I needed (ie shoes, jogging stroller). That first step is behind me. Now I need to convince Brian that if we spend money on shoes, a stroller and some tight running pants, I will actually use those things and run. I don't know if I can do that but I will give it a try.
After my surgery last summer on my leg, I swore that once I got off the crutches, I would spend lots of time walking and running, doing things that I couldn't do at that moment. I do walk quite a bit, but have never conquered my hatred of running. I may have suffered some psychological damage from a "running" related incedent. I will close my post with a recap of the tale:
Once I was walking quickly around Lake Hollinsworth. I had on regular walking clothes, regular walking shoes, hair pulled back in a regular ponytail. As I neared that halfway point of my walk. A car drove up next to me slowly and someone yelled out the window, "FREAK" in a very loud, obnoxious voice. I was then self-conscious and afraid to take another step. Remember that moment like it was yesterday, and am scared that it could happen again. Not quite sure what made me freakish on that day, but plan to figure it out before I try running.
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Good for you. I too never loved running but I know that when I run I lose weight. Well I am 6'2 38 year old from Long Island. At the end of the summer I hit 242 lbs. Ouch.
I had enough and started running. I am now down to 221 lbs and run 5 times a week. I run 4 times on the dreaded treadmill and 1 time onSaturday mornings outside.
I feel great. I just ran in my first 2 5K's up here on LI. I finsihed the first one in 26 minutes and the second in 24 minutes.
5K's are great. You will not get that "Freak" experience there. All the people are the same and they are all so supportive. They also support great causes.
My advice is a good pair of shoes and take your time. Don't do too much too soon. If you have an IPOD nano check out Nike+ here:
http://nikeplus.nike.com/
It is an inexpensive device that attaches to your shoe and your nano. You don't need a Nike+ sneaker. You can buy a "pouch" on EBAY or Amazon that fits any shoe. Nike also sells a Sportsband if you don't have a Nano. Both area a real motivator.
Here is a great running link:
http://www.active.com/
It lists all 5K's and other races in your area.
My next 5K is on 12/06 up here on LI.
Good luck to you and just run. You WILL feel better too. It is such a great stress reliever.
Regards,
Mike
Go Kathy! I also hate running...I think it's the feeling of everything jiggling from my brain to my toes that bothers me. What a funny "Freak" story...maybe you should have a running t-shirt made up with the word "Freaky Momma" on the front. That'll put a whole knew twist to the word "Freak." Especially with the tight running pants that you mentioned!
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